- The problem
- Certain cardone master cylinders with part numbers 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987mza, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, and 11-3156, and with date codes lower than dca7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. The seal on master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid.
- The risk
- Loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. The recall began during april 2007. Owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.
Vehicle safety record
2001 Volvo C70 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2001 Volvo C70 with NHTSA, most often about the acceleration & cruise control (4) and the wheels & tires (2). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in March 2007 for the master cylinder. For comparison, the 2000 has 26 and the 2002 has 9.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical C70 year, for its age
#213 most complained-about 2001 vehicle
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2001 Volvo C70 problems
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2001 Volvo C70 recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- On certain passenger vehicles, a combination of throttle positioning sensor irregularities, a dirty throttle housing, and/or inefficient software calibration may cause a warning lamp to light and the subsequent onset of limp home modes.
- The risk
- This resulted in a high number of vehicles going into the limp home mode without need.
- The fix
- Dealers will install the current software upgrade onto the involved vehicles. The recall began on december 29, 2006. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. There could be inadequate contact between the bulb and socket which could cause the front turn signal not to function as designed.
- The risk
- This would fail to warn an approaching driver that the vehicle is turning and could lead to a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the left and right front turn signal bulb and socket.
What owners say
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7 complaints about the 2001 Volvo C70
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Car suddenly lurches forward, stumbles, stalls, goes into limp mode, nearly rear-ended on the freeway with my wife and child on board. Volvo says previous owner had software updated per recall, so nothing can be done. "That part probably needs to be replaced". Bought car at carmax, who will not do anything as I have owned the car for two years and warranty expired. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo c70. The contact stated that the engine lost power when attempting to accelerate. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was informed that the electronic throttle body failed. The contact also notified the manufacturer and was informed that the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 06v411000 (vehicle speed control) was expired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 180,000. Updated 6/6/12 *cn
MY 2001 VOLVO C70 ETM MODULE MALFUNCTIONED....
1. Ets (electronic throttle control system) warning light came on while driving. This can affect drivability of a vehicle. 2. Throttle body for volvo 2001 c70 had to be replaced at a cost of $1075. 3. This is wide spread problem with volvo cars made from 1999 to 2001 affecting models s70, v70, c70, s80 and s60, but volvo refuses to compensate for the cost of repairs or issue a recall. *Jb
Dt: volvo was stalling at idling at low speeds as it were about to die . Engine check light came on/off. Consume rtook vehicle to dealer, who replaced electrical throttle body. *Ak
Ltr fm [[redacted]] (ny) on behalf of her mother-in-law [[redacted]] re defective tires on a 2001 volvo (vin #[[redacted]]), request a defect investigation to new york, ny ofc. *Ph tire equipment has suffered numerous blow outs.*Mr information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr
Consumer feels that there is a compatibility defect with the 17 inch rims and the 17 inch tires, two tires and one rim had to be replaced after hitting a very small pot hole, a few thousand miles later, 3 more rims were found to be bent including the one that had been replaced only eight weeks prior, consumer states no dips, potholes, or bumps were hit for the rims to bend and need replacement again. *Slc
Volvo C70: every year compared
All C70 years2001 Volvo C70 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Volvo C70 | 7 | 3 | C | |
| 2001 Volvo S60 | 238 | 9 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Volvo V70 | 221 | 9 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Volvo S80 | 179 | 8 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Volvo V70XC | 144 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Volvo S40 | 84 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Volvo C70 Convertible | 11 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Volvo V40 | 11 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Volvo Cross Country | 10 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2001 Volvo C70
Does the 2001 Volvo C70 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 Volvo C70: master cylinder (March 2007); vehicle speed control (November 2006); turn signal (December 2000). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Volvo C70?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the acceleration & cruise control (4), wheels & tires (2), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2001 Volvo C70 had?
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 26, 2001 and the latest on December 27, 2012. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2001 Volvo C70 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 56 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Volvo C70 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Volvo C70 years have the most complaints?
2000 (26), 1999 (23), 2012 (23). See every Volvo C70 year compared.
What should I do if my 2001 Volvo C70 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data